Human Resources Management and Services (Bachelor's Degree) at Wake Technical Community College

Est. Earnings (1yr)

$50,635

Est. from NC median (3 programs)

Est. Median Debt

$25,000

Est. from national median (89 programs)

Analysis

A bachelor's degree in Human Resources from Wake Technical Community College comes with an estimated $25,000 in debt—notably lower than what similar programs typically charge. Based on comparable HR programs across North Carolina, graduates in this field generally earn around $50,600 in their first year, putting this program's debt-to-earnings ratio at a manageable 0.49. That's roughly half a year's salary in debt, which represents a reasonable starting point for loan repayment.

What makes these estimates particularly relevant is that Wake Tech's figures align closely with the national median for HR bachelor's programs ($50,361), suggesting the state-based projection is realistic. The estimated debt load is also below both the national median ($26,625) and North Carolina's typical debt burden ($28,741) for this degree. When you consider that comparable programs at UNC Chapel Hill produce first-year earnings of $52,217 while Meredith College graduates earn similar amounts to the state average, the projected outcomes for Wake Tech fall squarely in line with state norms.

The practical takeaway: if your child can complete this degree near the $25,000 debt estimate, the financial fundamentals look solid for an HR career. However, since these are projections from peer programs rather than Wake Tech's own graduate outcomes, confirm current tuition costs and typical time-to-completion before committing. The math works if the estimates hold true.

Where Wake Technical Community College Stands

Earnings vs. debt across all human resources management and services bachelors's programs nationally

Compare to Similar Programs in North Carolina

Human Resources Management and Services bachelors's programs at peer institutions in North Carolina (8 total in state)

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School	In-State Tuition	Earnings (1yr)*	Earnings (4yr)	Median Debt*	Debt/Earnings
Wake Technical Community CollegeRaleigh	$2,336	$50,635*	—	$25,000*	—
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill	$8,989	$52,217*	$56,616	$15,000*	0.29
Meredith CollegeRaleigh	$43,936	$50,635*	—	—*	—
University of Mount OliveMount Olive	$25,950	$40,860*	$56,668	$42,482*	1.04
National Median	—	$50,361*	—	$26,625*	0.53

* Estimated from similar programs

Career Paths

Occupations commonly associated with human resources management and services graduates

Compensation and Benefits Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate compensation and benefits activities of an organization.

$140,360/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Human Resources Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate human resources activities and staff of an organization.

$140,030/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Training and Development Managers

Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization.

$127,090/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Labor Relations Specialists

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

$93,500/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Business Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in business administration and management, such as accounting, finance, human resources, labor and industrial relations, marketing, and operations research. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Law Teachers, Postsecondary

Teach courses in law. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.

$83,980/yrJobs growth:

Compliance Officers

Examine, evaluate, and investigate eligibility for or conformity with laws and regulations governing contract compliance of licenses and permits, and perform other compliance and enforcement inspection and analysis activities not classified elsewhere.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Environmental Compliance Inspectors

Inspect and investigate sources of pollution to protect the public and environment and ensure conformance with Federal, State, and local regulations and ordinances.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers

Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Government Property Inspectors and Investigators

Investigate or inspect government property to ensure compliance with contract agreements and government regulations.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Coroners

Direct activities such as autopsies, pathological and toxicological analyses, and inquests relating to the investigation of deaths occurring within a legal jurisdiction to determine cause of death or to fix responsibility for accidental, violent, or unexplained deaths.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

Regulatory Affairs Specialists

Coordinate and document internal regulatory processes, such as internal audits, inspections, license renewals, or registrations. May compile and prepare materials for submission to regulatory agencies.

$78,420/yrJobs growth:Bachelor's degree

About This Data

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)

Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At Wake Technical Community College, approximately 27% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.

Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.

Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.

Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the median of 3 similar programs in NC. Actual outcomes may vary.